How to make MSI install a missing Windows System Component?

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Sergey Shcherbakov

Hi all!

I am preparing MSI installation package for my SNMP Extension Agent
(DLL). SNMP Service is a Windows System Component and is not installed on
Win2K/XP by default. I could not find redistributable (msi or any other)
package for SNMP Service. One can install it via
Start -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Add/Remove Windows
Components

How can I do the same during my agent's installation. In case if SNMP
Service is not installed, there is not much sence in proceeding with
installation. In this case I would like to start SNMP Component installation
on a target PC.

Thank you.
 
Not sure the intricacies of doing it via MSI - sysocmgr can be used to
install - google it... But you may be better served telling customers it
must be installed before your app can be installed...
 
Thank you!
I have already found SYSOCMGR, but you are right. I might have to make
only warning with a hint how to install. Otherwise even after unattended
component installation the installation of my tool is interrupted (not
really nice way).
 
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